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The South African Minister of Police is paid on the national Cabinet minister remuneration scale rather than a separate police salary scale. The latest official determination sets a Minister's total remuneration package at R2,792,155...

Many people are familiar with being asked to accept cookies or agree to the collection of their personal information when using online platforms. But what happens when the choice is to either pay for privacy or consent to even more extensive data collection? Should we have to pay money to protect our privacy? Or should we surrender our personal information to use these platforms?

The recent discovery of the bodies of women in Ekurhuleni has understandably heightened concern about personal safety. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities have cautioned against speculation about links between cases that they have not established. But amid the headlines is a question worth asking ourselves: If I don't arrive where I'm expected, or don't come home, who will know?

For many young South Africans, a financial windfall, whether through an inheritance, a family gift, or prize winnings, can fast-track major financial goals and responsibilities. However, without a clear plan, a sudden windfall can easily become a missed opportunity to build long-lasting wealth.

Landscape architect salaries in South Africa currently average about R22,263 a month according to Indeed, or roughly R267,156 a year. The reported range runs from about R10,902 to R45,461 a month, although experienced and...

Content creation salaries in South Africa vary widely because “content creator” can describe anything from a junior social media assistant to a video producer, copywriter, brand content specialist, or senior multi-platform creative. Current 2026...

Most of us know the feeling. The car goes in for something small. Then, the workshop calls back, and the quote lands well above what you budgeted for. A few months later, it happens again. Somewhere between the second and third invoice, the thought arrives: is it time to let this one go?

Zambia has taken a significant step towards stopping counterfeit goods at the border. It has introduced a new Trade Marks Act. However, the new trade mark enforcement system will only become operational once the Regulations are promulgated.

The latest regulatory action against a major financial institution resulted in a R28 million administrative penalty. The penalty followed shortcomings under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA). It is a timely reminder that compliance cannot become a once-off exercise.

South African Air Force salaries vary according to rank, occupation, experience and specialist allowances rather than one fixed “Air Force salary”. Current 2026 estimates place MSDS recruits at roughly R10,000 to R13,500 a month,...